The making and marketing of word-of-mouth UK comedy hit ‘The Ballad Of Wallis Island’ | Features

UK comedy The Ballad Of Wallis Island opens the Munich Film Festival tomorrow night (June 28). The Munich premiere, through Universal Pictures International Germany, marks the latest stage in a carefully managed, gradual rollout of a film that has become something of a word-of-mouth hit since it world premiered at Sundance in January. The Ballad … Read more

Sony to Release Amazon MGM Movies Overseas

Amazon MGM Studios has tapped Sony to release a handful of its upcoming high-profile movies at the international box office as it goes about building its own foreign operation. Under the pact, Sony will handle overseas duties for After the Hunt, Mercy, Crime 101 and Project Hail Mary, according to a statement released by the two studios. … Read more

Orwa Nyrabia reflects on his “rollercoaster” seven years at the head of IDFA | Features

“It has been a rollercoaster,” reflects Orwa Nyrabia of his seven-year stewardship of International Documentary Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) as artistic director, which came to an end this week.  During his time leading one of the documentary world’s largest festivals, Syrian filmmaker Nyrabia had to navigate the Covid pandemic, which meant online and hybrid editions during … Read more

Joining Maddock’s Horror Comedy Universe, Paired with Manushi Chillar?

After redefining rom-coms and quirky family dramas, Maddock Films, the banner behind successful horror comedies like Stree, Munjya, and Bhediya, is gearing up to take its popular genre universe to the next level. If industry chatter is to be believed, Ranveer Singh might soon join the studio’s spooky comedy lineup, promising to inject fresh star … Read more

Sourav Ganguly Hosts Aditya Roy Kapur and Sara Ali Khan For Dinner; Cheers for Metro…In Dino: “It Will Do Well!”

As part of their promotional tour for Metro…In Dino, Aditya Roy Kapur and Sara Ali Khan recently visited Kolkata, where they spent a memorable evening and a lovely dinner with cricket legend Sourav Ganguly. Ganguly Praises Metro…In Dino Trailer The actors visited Ganguly’s residence, sharing heartfelt conversations, laughter, and admiration in a warm, homely setting. … Read more

The Gentle Man Behind Cinema’s Monsters

In 1931, an unknown English actor named William Henry Pratt walked into Universal Studios’ makeup chair as a struggling journeyman. Four hours later, he emerged as Frankenstein’s Monster—and Boris Karloff was born. What followed wasn’t just a career. It was the creation of cinema’s most enduring monsters and the establishment of horror’s fundamental language. But … Read more

“How Did This Pass the Censor?” “Why No Religious Sentiment Is Hurt Because Its Not Bollywood?”

In what was expected to be one of Telugu cinema’s most anticipated mythological spectacles, Kannappa, starring Vishnu Manchu in the lead role, has now found itself embroiled in controversy. Film also has Akshay Kumar and Prabhas in special appearance. Social media erupted after a clip from the film, which recently surfaced online, showed what many … Read more

Hidden Cinema Gems You Need

The 1960s represent cinema’s most revolutionary decade. A bridge between Hollywood’s golden age and the artistic explosion of the 1970s. While classics like Bonnie and Clyde and The Graduate rightfully dominate discussions, dozens of exceptional films from this era remain criminally overlooked. These 20 underrated gems showcase the decade’s experimental spirit, social upheaval, and artistic … Read more